Application.

85-04-02-01. Application. An applicant shall submit a request for a construction aggregate lease, amendment, assignment, or extension using the electronic application available on the department's website or a paper application provided upon request. 1. An application fee may be charged as determined by the board. 2. An application is deemed filed and complete if the department receives the application, the application fee if applicable, and any supplemental information requested by the department. 3. An application for a construction aggregate lease must: a. Designate the type of construction aggregate desired; and b. Provide all information required by the application and any supplemental information requested by the department. 4. A lessee may submit a request for an amendment to a construction aggregate lease for a specific purpose. 5. A construction aggregate lease may be assigned upon prior written consent of the commissioner. 6. a. A lessee may submit an application for an extension of a construction aggregate lease for up to an additional five-year term to be granted at the discretion of the commissioner. b. The department may adjust the royalty rate if an additional term is granted. 1 History: Effective January 1, 2020; amended effective April 1, 2026. General Authority: NDCC 15-01-02, 15-05-18 Law Implemented: NDCC 15-05-18